1978 Plymouth Volare
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Plymouth Volare. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1978 Plymouth Volare. Newest first.
Possible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect support plates for indications of failure and, if necessary, will replace the plates. Additional support brackets will also be installed to reinforce the support plate at the pivot bar attachments.
On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.
On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. Front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.
The involved vehicles may have been built with a fuel supply tube, routed in such a way that it interferes with the frame crossmember bracket. This tube IS located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the involved vehicles to ensure adequate fuel tube and frame crossmember bracket clearance. The dealer will also make sure that the tube IS securely clipped to maintain clearance to the bracket as well as other engine components. If the fuel supply tube IS found to be damaged from this contact with the crossmember bracket, it will be replaced at no charge.
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